On "Dear Bangladesh"
I have read the excellent article by Dr. Richard Benkin titled 'Dear Bangladesh' (November 16). I fully agree with Dr. Benkin that in most cases, unfortunately, Bangladesh has a very negative image in the western world as the country of flood, disaster, famine etc. I think for such a bad impression, not only the western or motivated media, but some of the leaders and statesmen of the country are equally liable. I think Bangladesh is a country of infinite possibilities. For past several decades it held the culture of being extremely sincere to its friends and even tolerant to its foes. People are democratic, open minded and broad in thoughts.
Being a Jew, I would like to appeal to the Jewish entrepreneurs in the world to come forward in having wider and extended economic relations with Bangladesh. Invest in Bangladesh. Increase the trade links. It will give excellent opportunity to the people of Bangladesh to know their Jewish counterparts even from a closer distance. Moreover, the government of Israel also needs to come forward in having better understanding with the Muslim world. They must initiate to clear the hatreds and misunderstandings.
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